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THE LAST TEST MATCH.

BRADMAN'S FINE CENTURY.

RECORD FIFTH WICKET PARTNERSHIP.

(THROUGH REUTEE'S AGENCY.]

MELBOURNE, March 12th. It was scorchingly hot when Aus. tralis resumed their innings on a

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13th, 1929.

"HONG KONG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

CHAIRMAN AND MR. J. M. DA ROCHA DISAGREE.

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1).

"Insofar, howeraz sa your well- meant warning is calculated to check possible abuse in the future, I think Chinese dealers and foreign exporting firms should take heed of the possible consequences to their trade if the greatest care be not observed in respect of delivery, In this, the Chamber tan assist materially by requiring of their strict view of their duties which they have adopted in the past.

An important matter, and one Our Chairman touches very light-surveyors in the future the same full of technicalities and difficully on the subject of irregular taxa- ties, is the question of introducing tion, extortion, bribery, and cor- regulations in Hong Kong govern-ruption, which I am sorry to say ing the construction and survey of is still rife, while no mention what- local shipping and small craft on ever is made of the growing evil of lines similar to the Board of Trade | smuggling. rules at Home. It is realised that Board of Trade regulations as they stand could hardly be made ap plicable to local conditions, because the type of craft, cargo and pas- senger trade all differ from those existing at Home. After exchange of correspondence with the Govern- ment, the Chamber has now set up A specin! Sub-Committee of experts, while the Government has promised whatever technical assistance is re- quired with a view to drawing up

In Hong Kong, where British mer. chants do not come into close touch with these irregularities, it may be dificult to realize the paralysing effect which they have upon trade but I feel convinced that, if the pre. sent unsatisfactory conditions, con- tinue much longer, we shall hear less of the wonderful recuperative powers of the Chinese.

Britain's Wrong Impression of

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China. Unfortunately, the most mildiş

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fast pitch on Tuesday, and the batting was purely defensive. The acore crept up

very slowly by singles and twos, and two off drives to the boundary by Ryder were the only hits of note in the first hour. During this period Ryder completed 1.000 runs during his career in Test Matches. 200 was reached after 391 so of regulations suitable for

local conditions, which will be re-optimistic miputes' batting and one minute rognised by neighbouring countries authoritative source such as this dater Woodfull reached his century. but at the same time will not im- Chamber, coupled with often more

pose unnecessaEY hardships on than optimistic utterance by Nation Then in the Afth ball of the last cenft under local registration, oralist leaders and others, frequently over before lunch Ryder attempted place. Hong Kong at a disad-give people at home a totally wrong a drive and put up a catch to"Tate vantage compared with neighbour. in the gully. His innings had lasting Ports, ed 112 minutes and contained three 4's.

The lunch hour was #fateful period for Australia, for immedi ately the game was resumed and before a

"Across the Harbour."

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impression of the true state of affairs in China, and although I am no pessimist I fear it will be many years yet before we can look for- ward to a return of anything like normal trading conditions.

Indiscriminato Competition. There are other points in the export business, Sir, which you have not touched upon, and which are not only important in themselves but their proper appreciation will help our friends, the Chinese dealers, "towards the constant, im provement in standard of delivery we are all aiming for. I refer which can obtain a profit only by to the indiscriminate competition taking a position on the particular cargo dealt in, or by snatching a traction in exchange, or even from a long-spread-out freight rebate.

14 the trade requires speculation at all, which I doubt, I think buy ers are obtaining all the benefit of the risks undertaken by exporters, risks which may leave them on the wrong side of the book, and at best not benefit them more than to the extent of the moderate commission they are entitled to anyhow.

It appears to me that a realisa- tion of these factors by all parties concerned will not only enable ex porters to obtain a fate rate of co mission, but also to pass a part of it to their suppliers in considera: (4p- Mr. da Rocha Secures a Supporter. the best possible standard." plause.)

Mr S, M. Churn rose to support Mr. da Rocha's speech. He said he had listened with great interest to his address and felt inclined to

LOCAL FOOTBALL.

TODAY'S FIXTURES.

The following games will be played to-day-

United Services.

JUNIOR.

(Kick off 2.30 p.m.) H.M.S. Petersfeld . K.O.S.B., Navy ground, Happy Valley, Referee: Cpl. Lees,

(Kick off £30 p.m.) Small Units . H.M.S. Iroquois, Sookunpoo ground. Referee: Cpl. Hunt. Extra time, in each game, will be played if necessary.

HOME FOOTBALL..

LEAGUE RESULTS.

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Lospos, March 11th, Two football matches in the Eng liah League were decided to-day. West Bromwich Albion, playing at home, lost to Bradford by one goal (1-2) in the Second. Division. Division III. (Southern Section) Luton drew at home with Ply- mouth, each side scoring two goals.

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Insurance Association of Hong Kong and Choton (Mr. A. Ritchie). Mesra. Maxim & Co. (Mr. J. Kaisha, Ltd. (Mr. R. Inouye), Ribeiro), The Mitsui Bassan

W. Goldenberg), Mestra A B.. Moulder & Co., Ltd. (Mr. Wong

run had been scored. Chamber were urgently requested is being well supported, and has tion of the maintenance always of Mesars. N. S. Moses & Co. (Mr.

Woodfill was party deary of Woodfull was smartly taken low Larwood. Woodfull's 102 runs had taken him 325 minutes to collect, and included only three ss. It had been a wonderful exhibition patience and impenetrable defence.

Expensive Mistakes,

of

Fairfax and Bradman then came

together and remained & the wickets until close of play. Both however had escapes in the earlier part of their innings which look like costing England dear. When Fair fax had scored 14. Bradman played a ball towards cover and cafted for a rum

Hobbs rushed in but failed to get his hand to the ball, and Fairfax, who should

The question of a vehicular ferry ACTOR the Harbour appears to be bemming somewhat of a hardy an- us. As long ago as 1929 the

views on the matter. Development by the Government to submit their of any scheme was delayed by the troubles of 1995/1996 but there should be no cause for further de fas and the need for a vehicular ferry for hoth cars and lorries is only poo obvions. At the end of Inat year, the Government issued" a sessional paper giving the results

in

That the Chinese Language School

and I trust that there is no longer show & surplus for the year under review, is indeed very gratifying, any fear that the Chamber will abandon these useful classes which are so eminently suitable for mer chants wishing to acquire to useful working knowledge of the language.

Local Trade Statisties,

I am also very glad to hear that

of their enduiries. This is printed the question of local trade statistics extenth in the ful! Re- is still to the fore, although the bort, and outlines a scheme call-irretrievable loss of statistics for the ing for the outlay of a large past three years, when they would amount of capital, and a ferry have been of inestimable value, is service on such na elaborate baais much to be deplored. as appears to put the proposition beyond the hounds of possibility an commercial undertaking for a

It is to be many years to come. public interest, will do, all they This con to facilitate matters. aspect of the subject has been men tioned at the recent annual meet ing of the Star Ferry Company.

The unsatisfactory state of the export trade, arising as it does from causes which are avoidable, and a

agree with him.

The Chairman thanked the speak ers for their remarks and said they would be investigated by the incom- ing Committer.

What I meant really was a serious, warning because we have this year with been inundated claims in spite of you remarks," be said, "I think I was justified in calling a warning to trade.""

Oi Kut), The National City Bank of New York (Mr. O. D. Brown), The Netherlands-India Commercial Bank (Mr. G. N. de Man), The Netherlands Trading Society (Mr. O. Steenstra, The Nippon Yusen Kaisha (Mr. Y. Uchida), Messrs. Pentreath & Co. (Mr. C. P. Marcel), The P. & O. Banking Cor- poration (Mr. C. Champkin), Messrs. Reiss, Massey & Co., Ltd. (Mr. J. Ormiston), Messrs. Robert- soc, Wilson & Co., Ltd. (Mr. G. W. Sewell), Messrs. J. M. da Rocha & Co. (Mr. J. M. da Rocha), Messrs. Silva-Netto & Co. (Mr. A. F. B: Silva-Netto), Mesare. Sing Hing & Co. (Mr. N. C. Horne), Ltd. (Mt. F. S. Harrison), Messrs. Thoresen & Co. (Mr.) B. O Andreson and Mr. P. Kristofer sen), the Union Trading Co., Ltd, (Mr. S. M. Churn), Messrs. Harry Hughes), Messrs. Wilkinson and Wicking & Co. (Mr. H. Owen Grist (Mr. D. H. Blake), with the Secretary (Mr. M. F. Key),

have been run out by a couple of honed that the Government, in the short-sighted policy on.the part of the introduction of the Articles of The South British Insurance

yards, got home safely. The other chance occurred when Bradman's score stood at 43. He put up a ball to Geary Belding at mid-on, but just at that moment the brim of the fielder's sun-hat blew down over his eyes, and he was unsight- ed. Hammond had to endure a good deal of barracking during the afternoon on account of his em- ployment of the off theory. Tea was taken with the score at 200, Bradman being and Fairfax 93.

Shortsighted Policy in Expert

» Trade,

sport merchants generally, is a matter for concern, and I hope that the Chamber may find a means of maintaining standards, particularly in rice, for which the Chamber issues

Shart-counts,

He reminded the meeting that the General Committee were elected on

the Incorporated Chambers, and their appointment accordingly stands until the next annual general meeting.

Messro, Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming were re-appointed anditors, and the election of Mr. J. E. Joseph, Messrs. Wallace Harper Co., Ltd., and Mears. Sing Hing Co. to membership was confirmed. The meeting then closed.

vertificates of quality. It is eason- tial that standards should be clearly set forth and strictly adhered to. During the past year, export I now have pleasure in seconding trade, generally has caused the the adoption of the report and sc& Committee some concern. sighted means of endeavouring to reduce costa to meet markets have led to malpractices and caused serious complaints from consuming centres. Adulteration of Wood Oit and Essential Oils, poor quality

This is

MR. J. M. DA ROCHA

DISAGREES.

Mr. J. M. Da Rocha:-"With all consideration for the views of the

Committee in reference to the ex- port, trade of the Colony last year, I think that ir a laudable desire to

raise the standard of delivery you

have come to conclusions, incom-

At

THE NEW CHAIRMAN.

a Committee meeting held subsequent to the annual meeting, Mr. Neilage S. Brown was elected

Chairman of the Chamber for the ensuing year and Mr. B. D. F. Beith, Vice-Chairman

Record Partnership, 20,000 spectators saw so reached After 441 minutes, The rate of scor- ginger, lowering of the standard ing had increased considerably since

of packing and quality of lunch and the laat 100 occupied rice, have been the order of the enly 116 minutes. Bradman and

day resulting in loss of prestige Fairfax by condent batting con-

and trade, while claims have been tinued to add runs until they had of common occurrence.

THOSE PRESENT. established a record fifth wicket only in keeping with the history patible with the facts of the case.

The following were present: partcership for Australia against of China's export, and calls to Things have not been na walk as

Mr. T. G. Weal (Messrs. Dod- England, beating the 142 made by mind the loss of the Tea trade in they might have been, and might be Gregory and Darling on the same Canton, failure to improve culture improved, but there is a wide gap well & Co., Ltd.), Chairman of the ground in 1894. 350 was put up

between any isolated instance of Chamber, presided and the follow- of Silk, troubles over export after 493 minutes play and then standards of Cassia and practical-deliberate bad delivery, and a saing members of the General Com Bradman received a great oration on reaching his, 100 in 12 minutes, ly every other. article that can be tained resort to malpractices inmittee were present: Mr. C. Gör- mentioned. I would issue a very order to meet markets, which your don Mackie (Vice-Chairman), the Fairfax Immediately afterwards

Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes, Mr. B. D. warning, strong

not only to achieved an invaluable 50 by stolid Chinese dealers, but also to ex-

F. Beith, Mr. Neilage 6. Brown, Mr. Paul Lauder, Mr. T. E. cricket.

Stumps were drawn early porters, to see that quality, pack

Pearce and Mr. F. A Perry. owing to bad light.

ing and standards are maintained The fifth wicket partnership has at a level that will do credit to so far yielded 184 runs in 1 Hong Kong and South China. minutes, and Australia, are now. I beg to propose that the Annual 152 runs behind with six wickets Report and Statement of Accounts still in hand.

of the Chamber as circulated be Score:-

adopted.

England-1st Innings,

Hobbs, Lb.w. b Ryder

142

D. R. Jardine, c Oldfield, b

Wall

Hammord, Fairfax,

Wall

19

29

Tyldesley, Hornibrook, b

Ryder

31

C

Duckworth, Fairfax, b

Hornibrook

13

Bezdren. Hornibrook, b

Fairfax

05

Leyland, c Fairfax, b Oxen-

bam

137

Larwood, b Wall

4.

Geary, b Hornibrook .........

Tato e sub. b Hornibrook... 15

J. C. White, not out

8

Extras

13

Total

519

4/240;

Fall of the wickets:

3/235; 1/04; 2/148; 5/260; 6/401;"7/409; 8/426; 10/519..

9/470

49 8 123 3 Wall Hornibrook 48 8 142

Oxenham

Grimmett

25.1

13

80

25 11

40

27. 4

34

..... 16, 5

20

2

.Kippax ...........

3 1

0

Fairfax

Ryder

MR. J. A. PLUMMER.

Mr. J. A. Plummer, ia seconding, said:-I desire to associate myself with the Chairman's reference to the disaster at the King Edward Hotel. I must congratulate our hard working Committee on what it has been able to achieve during the year. I can only hope that due weight will be given to its recom. mendations on the several important local matters which are still pend ing. particularly with regard to the proposed revision of the Stamp Ordinance.

remarks indicate.

'There have been cases where an erroneous interpretation of a con- tract, or lack of vigilance en- abling an unscrupulous supplier to substitute cargo, have led to com- plaints and claims, but I think it only fair to state that claims from these causes have been extremely

few.

Co-opted members: The Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton and Capt. R. E. Campbell, M.C., R.M.

The following members were re- presented:

Mr. J. E. Joseph and Mr. M. P. Talati (individual members); Contrary to your views, Mr. Messrs. J. M. Alves & Co., Ltd. Chairman in my opinion there has (Mr. J. M. Alves), Mesars. Arculli been generally speaking a marked Bros. (Mr. Omar el Arculli), improvement during 1998

Mesers. W. S. Bailey & Co., Ltd. quality, packing, and standards of (Mr. W. S. Bailey), The Bank exports. In wood-oil. I have it on Line, Ltd. (Mr. W. G. Goggia), the authority of a firm doing more Messrs. N. T. Carl Boediker & Co. than half the export of this cou modity from Hong Kong that Mr. G. Boediker), Messrs. Borne mann & Co. (Mr. F. Ortlepp), claims have been rare. It came to

Messra. Bradley & Co., Ltd. "(Mr. my knowledge fron another source J. A Plummer), The British- that the quality exported has - American Tobacco Co., Ltd. (Mr. proved to such a gratifying extent

F. A. Perry), Messrs. Butterfield & that Hong Kong has become &

Swire (r. N. 8. Brown), The serious competitor of Hankow.

Chartered Bank (Mr. A. H. Fer- guson), "Messrs. Chau Yu Teng Mr. Chau Yue Teng), Messra. Connell Brothers Co. (Mr. A. Morley Horder.. and Mr. C.

Shen-

Cassia-oil has been the subject of mach investigation and adverse comment, but I would draw your attention to the statements of loca!

The accounts for the year show a very satisfactory return. Although we are warned to expect increased analysts, referred to in the Cham Martin), Messrs. Deacons (The expenditure in the future, I still ber's report, who have expressed Hon Mr. W. E. L hope that means will be found to doubts whether any alcohol was ton), The Fire Insurance Associa reduce the subscription, which is present in Hong Kong shipments tion of Hong Kong (Mr. A, undoubtedly high, and to bring more to America.

Ritchie), Mesara Fung Tang (Mr. Quality of Ginger Improved. Fung Kong Un), Messra Gibb, members to the Chamber.

The incorporation of the Chamber

"The quality of ginger has im- Livingston & Co., Ltd. (Mr. C.. BOWLING ANALYSIS.

under the Hong Kong Companies proved, even of the old crop, and Gordon Mackie and Mr. L. J. 0. H. B. W. Ordinances is undoubtedly a wise remains to be seen whether the Davies), Mesers. Gilman & Co.. measure and one which I personally improvement will reduce claims Ltd (Mr. G. Miskin), Messrs. T advocated some two years ago which, in this commodity, as with M. Gregory & Co. (Mr. H. M am very glad it is a fait accompli. others, have coincided with falling Gregory), Mestra. T. B. Griffith, It must be very pleasing to you, prices to the extent of raising Ltd. (Mr. T. C. T. Beck), The Gentlemen, that our Chairman is dissatisfaction in the minds of Holland China Trading Co. (Mr. able to adopt such an optimistic dealers with London arbitration F: Lafleur), The Hong Kong Elec tone in reference to Chinese affairs awards. onditions in the rice tric Co., Ltd. (Mr, F. R.. Marsh), and trade generally, although I am trade she also an improvement as The Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank personally inclined to think that he to quality, weight, and packing, lays too great stress upon what pro. and whilst admitting the need for C. Hynes), Messrs. J. D. Hut- gress has been made, and too little further improvement, my close con chison & Co. (Mr. T. E. Pearce upon what still remains to be ecnection with this trade has not and Mr. F. 8. Cassidy), The Indo- complished, before merchant, either revealed any retrogade step during China Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. (Mr. R. Sutherland), Messra. Ip Chinese or foreign, can trade freely 1028. with that sense of security which is So much for the technical aide Tak & Co. (Mr. Tam Wing of the Colony's export business, in Kwong), Messrs Lowe, Bingham & That the Nationalist authority is respect of which I feel your Matthews (Mr. A. Ritchie), Menara more nominal than feal is, I fear, strictures are entirely unmerited, W. R. Loxley & Co. (Mt. W. L only too true, while signs are not and on behalf of the general body Pattenden), Messrs. Mackinnon, lacking that things are not nearly of exporters no less than the Mackenzie & Co. (Mr. O. Gordon so happy, and peaceful in political Chinese dealers I must protest Mackie, Mr. M. T. Johnson and circles as may appear on the sur- against the derogatory expressions Mr. A E, Martin), The Marine

from the Cház,

(Continued on niit Oolvenn).

Australia-1st Innings.

W. M. Woodfull, e Gray,

b Larwood

A. Jackson, run out

A. F. Kippax, o Duckworth,

b White

102

30

-38

J. Ryder, Tate, b Ham-

mond

30

D. Bradmar, not out. 109

A. G. Fairfax, not out.......

Extras

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Total (for 4 wits.)... 367,

Fall of the wickets:- ∙1/54; 2/143; 3/203; 4/203.

so essential to prosperity,

face;

ing Corporation (The Hon. Mr. A

AMATEUR BILLIARDS

RECORD.

8. Lee (London) beat M. A Bogg "(Manchester) in the British amateur billiards championship semi-final at Thurston Hall, by 9,000 to 1,744. Breaks: Bogg 349 (a record for the championship under existing rules), Lee 118 (full) and 131.

Willie Smith 17,370, beat 9. Baith (rec. 10,000) 19,670 in their time limit match at Burroughes Hall. Break: W. Smith 650 (Full), 184, 200, 531; S. Smith 196.

L Steeples (Sheffield) on the amateur Snooker's pool champion- F. Whittall ship by defeating (Birmingham) by five games to four, in the final at Birmingham.

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